March 27, 2023

Behind the Lens: Unleash The Beast Albuquerque

As one of only two riders to go 2-for-3 the PBR Ty Murray Invitational, presented by The Downs Racetrack & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico,Colten Fritzlansecured his first Unleash The Beast event title of the season and a corresponding 109.5 UTB points, now ranked No. 20 with six events remaining.

Despite 60 riders competing throughout the three-day showcase inside The Pit,Kaique Pacheco was the only other cowboy to record two rides, with his conversions coming againstTested's Viper (84.5 points) andKevin (86.75 points), though he nearly completed the weekend in flawless fashion after being dispatched from his championship round opponentKid Knapper in a heartbreaking 7.94 seconds.

Three-time World ChampionSilvano Alves rounded out the Top 3 in Albuquerque, turning in an elite effort matched againstMr. Nasty in Round 2 to secure his third third-place finish this year. The veteran was awarded 64 UTB points and a check for $14,341 for his performance and now ranks No. 13 on the premier series.

Logging the highest-scored ride of the weekend, it wasDener Barbosa who capitalized on his invite to the fourth 15/15 Bucking Battle of the season, earning the single-go format victory courtesy of his electric ride aboardUTZ BesTex Smokestackfor the win.

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